Techniques for brainstorming, collaborative project management, and individual artistic expression. Guides students through the iterative creative process from initial concept to final execution.
A 12-lesson unit utilizing drama and enactment techniques to deepen reading comprehension, themed around Kuwaiti heritage, global travel, healthy lifestyles, and environmental science for grades 3-8. Focused on skills in action across Before, During, and After reading phases.
A comprehensive introduction to theater for elementary students, covering acting techniques, playwriting, stage types, theater history, and technical "behind the scenes" magic. Students move from basic expression to designing and performing with confidence.
A unit focused on the visual principles of brand identity, moving from theory (color, type) to creation using vector-based tools like Google Drawing.
A comprehensive identity design unit where students explore the psychological and visual elements of branding, including color theory, typography, and logo composition.
A collection of five fractured fairy tale reader's theater scripts designed for groups of five students, focusing on fluency, expression, and creative retelling.
A sequence of introductory activities for new Digital Design students to build community and assess skill levels.
A K-12 collaborative music video project where students across all grade levels work together to produce a 'Playing for Change' style cover of a protest song centered on equality and cultural identity. High school students lead production, while K-8 students provide the musical and visual heart of the performance.
A 3-day collaborative art project where students transform recycled materials into large-scale sculptures while applying principles of design and creative problem-solving.
A 3-day collaborative sculpture project where students transform recycled materials into massive structures while overcoming engineering challenges.
A four-day music and movement unit for K-3 students focused on collaboration, rhythm, and creative choreography. Groups work together to select songs and build original dance routines.
A comprehensive exploration of world music and dance, focusing on cultural heritage, musical elements, and creative expression through drumming, melody, and global fusion.
A comprehensive music technology unit where middle and high school students master digital audio production and collaborate to produce a multi-grade showcase concert, bridging the gap between classroom creation and public performance.
Une formation pour les professeurs-documentalistes centrée sur la médiation culturelle et l'accompagnement des pratiques de lecture des adolescents. L'objectif est de concilier la réalité de l'édition actuelle avec les missions pédagogiques du CDI.
An immersive workshop-style sequence for 2nd graders exploring the roots of Jazz, Blues, and Folk music through call-and-response, syncopation, and improvisation. Students trace American musical history from work songs to the Swing era through active music-making.
Students explore the world of Jazz through rhythm, syncopation, and improvisation. They'll meet legends like Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald while learning to find their own musical voice through 'swing' and scat singing.
A 3rd-grade music history and appreciation unit exploring the roots of American folk and blues music, focusing on oral traditions, storytelling, and musical structures like call-and-response and the AAB blues form.
This 1st Grade sequence explores the uniquely American roots of Folk, Blues, and Jazz. Students learn about oral traditions, call-and-response, syncopation, and improvisation through interactive singing and rhythmic games.
A Kindergarten music appreciation unit exploring program music. Students learn how composers use tempo, pitch, and timbre to represent animals, characters, and settings, culminating in the creation of their own musical narrative.
A comprehensive project-based unit where students develop a clothing brand from concept to technical design, focusing on visual identity, color theory, and garment construction.
A comprehensive 2nd Grade art curriculum covering drawing, painting, mixed media, and art history over four seasonal units. Students explore core techniques through the lens of famous artists and creative play.
A project-based learning sequence for theatre students focused on the directorial challenges of staging Matilda Jr. in two vastly different performance spaces: a traditional proscenium auditorium and a modern thrust-stage black box.
A 2-week comprehensive unit on podcast production, focusing on the intersection of journalistic research, interviewing, and technical audio mixing using Soundtrap. Students learn to craft compelling stories through sound while mastering professional digital audio workstation (DAW) workflows.
A 4-day project sequence where high school students explore their digital identity through personal branding in Canva and short-form video production in CapCut. Students choose a personal 'niche'—such as gaming, fashion, or social advocacy—to build a cohesive visual presence.
A series of lessons focused on personal expression through diverse media, starting with structural exploration in cardboard. Students learn to translate their unique interests and preferences into three-dimensional forms.
An 8-day 8th-grade art unit where students explore found object assemblage to create a 3D 'Word Art Poster'. The unit focuses on studio habits, careers in graphic design and sign making, and the integration of design principles into sculptural work.
A creative exploration of graphic novel elements, focusing on visual storytelling, character depth, and symbolic representation.
A comprehensive four-week unit and independent study guide for contemporary drama. Students analyze scripts, research playwrights, design technical elements, and stage scenes for a final production portfolio.
A hands-on career exploration unit focusing on the dynamic world of retail. Students will master customer service excellence, learn retail operations like inventory and POS systems, and design their own retail floor plan and brand strategy.
A high school art unit focused on creating massive, 'larger than life' sculptures using recycled cardboard, paper clay, and found objects. Students analyze contemporary environmental artists and master structural engineering and surface texture in 3D design.
A comprehensive 3D art unit that guides students from transforming recycled materials to mastering monumental scale, combining fine arts history with engineering and technical skill.
A comprehensive workshop where students in grades 5-8 master the art of digital storytelling by blending narrative structure, audio production, and visual composition into a final multimedia project.
A series of lessons exploring the art and craftsmanship of Ancient Greece, focusing on pottery and visual storytelling. Students will learn about historical styles and apply them to modern hands-on art projects.
A sequence exploring the daily lives and creative processes of renowned artists, starting with John Byrne. Students observe artistic routines and apply those methods to their own creative practice.
A 4-day exploration of Indiana artist T.C. Steele, focusing on his Impressionist style, use of light, his role in capturing the natural beauty of the Indiana landscape, and his personal life story from Owen County to the House of the Singing Winds.
A short, focused exploration of graphite drawing techniques for high school students, culminating in a detailed macro-perspective project.
A comprehensive 4-day introduction to photography for beginners, covering the exposure triangle, composition techniques, lens types, and essential vocabulary. Students progress from understanding light to mastering artistic design and camera settings.
An advanced literary sequence for high school sophomores exploring archetypal evolution, intertextuality, and the deconstruction of folklore across Victorian literature and modern musical theater. Students analyze the socio-cultural shifts that transform classic legends into modern subversive narratives.
A series of relaxing, educationally-themed coloring and reflection resources for Digital Design students to use during a 'Creative Reset' period. These materials reinforce concepts of photography, branding, typography, and professional ethics through artistic engagement.
A beginner-level drawing sequence for kindergarten students focusing on identifying and drawing classroom objects using basic geometric shapes. Students learn to see the world through shapes while practicing fine motor skills.
A comprehensive unit focused on mastering the three pillars of exposure: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO, culminating in full manual mode proficiency.
A one-week introductory course for 8-10 year olds exploring the major Greek Olympians through myths, constellations, and hands-on art projects. Students will discover the connections between ancient legends and the night sky.
A 16-lesson sequence covering the latter half of Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis, beginning with Gregor's first injury and concluding with the family's resolution after his death. Each lesson focuses on key literary elements: Conflict, Key Details, Characterization, and Theme.
An introductory exploration of jazz music for K-2 students, centering its Black American roots and legendary pioneers through listening, speaking, and creative expression.
An intensive investigative unit on Franz Kafka's *The Metamorphosis* following the North Star/Uncommon Schools instructional model. The unit focuses on the thematic intersection of labor, identity, and dehumanization. Students analyze Gregor's alienation from his family and society through a structured rigorous framework including vocabulary acquisition, character identification, and thematic synthesis.
